NGA Tearline: Ore Car Activity Up at Wonsan Railway Complex

Dominance of ore cars a reflection of the nations emphasis upon the extractive industries.

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Update on North Korea's largest railroad rolling stock manufacturing and repair facility.

The Wonsan Railway Rolling Stock Complex, located on the southern outskirts of the east coast port city of Wonsan, is the largest railroad rolling stock manufacturing and repair facility in North Korea.

The continued dominance of ore cars at the complex is likely both a reflection of the nations emphasis upon the extractive industries and the need to replace or refurbish heavily used rail cars.